In my previous post about college orientation, I mentioned that it's pretty rare for the friends you make during orientation to last once the school year starts! At my high school, I had a solid group of friends that had been together since elementary school, and I hadn't really had to put effort into making friends for many years. So, when I went to college out of state where I knew no one, I was incredibly nervous about making friends. Being honest, it took me a while to find lasting friends (check out why in my post about mistakes I made freshman year), so I'm writing this post to help all of you be able to find lasting friends much faster.
Join clubs! This is the number one reason that

I have yet to meet a single person that looks back on their freshman year of college and says "yup... I did that perfectly." Including me. There are many things I regret about my freshman year, but these are the ones that I most regret. Check them out so you can avoid making them same mistakes I did!
I was closed off. I've mentioned in previous posts the importance of the first few weeks in making friends with the people that live around you, and I absolutely failed in that respect. My roommate didn't like having out door open, so while everyone else was chatting and hanging out, I was watching netflix alone in my room. I was the hermit of the hall, and by the time I realized it, it was

Hello lovelies! Today I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger award by a good blog friend, adjusting to adulthood! This is an award focused on bloggers that are still working to grow their followers, and it was lovely to be recognized by another blogger! Following the rules of the award, I have to share 7 things about myself, so here goes!
I have 3 sisters and two nieces (a third on the way)! My step-dad is a little bit outnumbered when we all come home haha!
I started college as a journalism major but switched to social studies education within a month.
I currently work as a hostess at Olive Garden
My boyfriend Aaron, is 10 years older than me, which is only ever a problem

If you know anything about college textbooks, you probably know that they're expensive. College is expensive on its own, and having to buy pricey textbooks adds even more pressure! I pay for all of my own education, through scholarships, loans, and my own savings - so I don't want to drop hundreds of dollars every semester on textbooks. I'm also in a major that requires a lot of reading. My first semester, I bought or rented all my books through my college bookstore. Huge mistake. It was ridiculously expensive. Fortunately I've learned since then, and in the past few years I've found some tricks for saving money when it comes to textbooks.
Finding What Textbooks You Need
When you schedule

High school is over, and it's time to let go of some bad habits that you have developed in high school. College is a time to start anew, so use this summer to help clean up your life, end old habits, and get ready to put your best face forward! If you want to read even more things to let go of after high school, you can find them here!
Fake friends
When you see someone every day, it's easy to pretend you are friends. Even with people you don't really care about. However, once you walk across that stage, it's likely you won't see each other again. Don't try to hold onto bad friendships. Instead, focus on your true friends and work to maintain those relationships in college.
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Are you curious about how to ace college move in? You're in the right place! Check out part one here, and part two here so you can be a true move in superstar! So, you know how to get ready for move in, what to pack, and what to leave at home. Now all you need is to learn how to be a star on move in day! Not only have I moved multiple times in my life (including into a dorm twice), I also work as a welcome week leader, which means I help move in freshman every year and welcome them to the University! Here is a step-by-step process to make your move in day smooth and relatively stress free!
Step 1: Use boxes
The easiest way to transport your items is boxes. Don't try to randomly fit